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Palmer, Roger C. – 1988
Designed to help explain library automation to the librarian or student, this handbook presents a case to be solved, i.e., the creation of a book acquisition system for a special library; the steps to be taken to solve the problem; and a users' manual for the system to be provided to the client. The handbook is divided into three major sections:…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Guidelines
Download full textKriz, Harry M. – 1992
This paper describes the techniques for implementing a full-screen, custom SPIRES interface for a public-use library database. The database-independent protocol that controls the system is described in detail. Source code for an entire working application using this interface is included. The protocol, with less than 170 lines of procedural code,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Jacso, Peter; Lancaster, F. W. – 1999
This book is intended to help librarians and others to produce databases of better value and quality, especially if they have had little previous experience in database construction. Drawing upon almost 40 years of experience in the field of information retrieval, this book emphasizes basic principles and approaches rather than in-depth and…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Database Design
Clark, Phillip M. – Library Administration & Management, 1989
Describes some of the available software and hardware tools that can be used to develop a decision support system implemented on microcomputers. Activities that should be supported by software are discussed, including data entry, data coding, finding and combining data, and data compatibility. Hardware considerations include speed, storage…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Data Processing, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Duffin, Ken – Information Management & Technology, 1996
Designing, developing, and implementing an electronic document management system involves preparation. Areas to consider when facilitating technological change include staff input and business and customer needs and wants. Further discussion addresses value assessment of document type, providing a pilot system for staff experiment and practice,…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Electronic Text
Hoffman, Tony – 1988
Sophisticated database management systems (DBMS) for microcomputers are becoming increasingly easy to use, allowing small school districts to develop their own autonomous databases for tracking enrollment and student progress in special education. DBMS applications can be designed for maintenance by district personnel with little technical…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
